About this role
About the Role
PennWest California is seeking qualified applicants to teach introductory (MECH 2300) and advanced courses (MECH 3300) in programmable logic controllers as part of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Courses are structured as studio with extensive hands-on activities to accompany lecture topics and with an emphasis on industrial applications. The program is ABET-accredited, so cooperating in collecting assessment data is expected. All positions are contingent on enrollment and may be full- or part-time depending on departmental needs. Courses will be taught face-to-face at the California campus.
What You'll Do
- Teach introductory (MECH 2300) and advanced (MECH 3300) PLC courses in a studio format with hands-on activities that accompany lectures and emphasize industrial applications.
- Cover Siemens (MECH 2300) and Allen-Bradley (MECH 3300) PLC processors.
- Deliver lectures and labs unassisted.
- Participate in ABET assessment data collection for an ABET-accredited program.
- Teach on-site at the California campus; positions contingent on enrollment and departmental needs.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of a Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, or Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least 3 years of field experience directly using the content of the respective course(s).
- Demonstrated ability to teach PLC topics and to work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley processors.
- Experience with studio hands-on teaching formats and willingness to conduct labs independently.
- Familiarity with ABET assessment processes is a plus, given program accreditation expectations.
- On-site instructional capability at the California campus; travel to other PennWest campuses may be required.